Slowly lower back to the starting position. The National Academy of Sports Medicine suggests using a resistance band or an ...

Back strength is crucial to mastering pull-ups, so you’ll want to strengthen several target muscles: your latissimus dorsi, which runs from your rib cage to hips, and your middle and lower trapezius, ...

Here is a list of exercises that are easier than a strict pull-up, but they work the same muscles. Pick something that feels challenging but doable, and you'll get even closer to your goal of ...

On cable machines (especially in the middle of crossover or dual-cable machines) On assisted pull-up machines (you can often fold down the knee pad and use these without assistance) To do a dead hang: ...

I became well acquainted with the assisted pull-up machine, which uses a counterweight to help you do a pull-up. The heavier the weight, the easier the pull-up.

Tang breaks down different variations—including assisted pull-ups using resistance bands or an assisted pull-up machine and jump pull-ups (which get you over the hump of the hardest part ...

A wide variety of grips can make your pull-up workouts more enjoyable and diversify the strain on wrists, elbows, shoulders, joints and muscles.

Rumor has it that pull tabs from aluminum cans have special redemption value for time on dialysis machines.

The Women's Health Ultimate Pull-Up Plan strength training guide features nine full-body workouts to help you do an unassisted pull-up and boost grip strength.

Machines can also help make challenging moves more beginner-friendly. Take the assisted pull-up machine or the lat pull-down machine, for instance, says Baptiste.